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By Jennifer R. Scott, About.com Guide to Weight Loss since 2000

Click This!: Teen Parenting Blog

Saturday April 19, 2008
Wondering how your teen can stay trim and healthy? Get them signed-up for some activities beyond just sitting through classes at school!

Check out the teen parenting About.com Guide, Denise's, recent blog entry Active Play Keeps Teens at Normal Weight. As Denise points out, activity, such as beng on a sports team shouldn't be about being an "elite" sports star, but being active and healthy. Want to hear a surprising stat -- Denise reports that the risk of becoming overweight decreases 5% for each day kids have P.E. class!

The moral for your teen? Staying healthy doesn't have to be a hassle... it can be fun; talk to your teen about getting involved in extracurricular activities today!

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